MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective gearbox and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up by bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside arches corroded
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also tear in tread/canvas show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear brake hoses cracked /perishing
N/S/F brake pipe corroding
N/S/F fog lamp not working
Rear suspension low
Reverse lamps not working
Under side of car and components covered in mud and corrosion
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Drivers side front steering arm gaiter torn.
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Front anti-roll bar corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic cover trims fitted to inner door shuts.
Rear number plate begining to delaminate.
Rear subframe bushes perished.
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Front anti-roll bar corroded.
Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Drivers side front steering arm gaiter torn.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic cover trims fitted to inner door shuts.
Rear number plate begining to delaminate.
Rear subframe bushes perished.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 GFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VU51 GFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.
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